Comparing this directly after 5 steepings of Teavivre’s 2015 Organic White Peony. The Premium White Peony 2015’s leaves are unmistakably greener and fresher-looking, than the OWP, but that gives it a fresher, greener, rawer scent which not everyone will prefer.
1st infusion: (25s)
Milder than the Organic White Peony’s 1st, but I might have brewed this for 3 seconds shorter than the OWP. Still very floral and fragrant.
2nd infusion: (45s)
Richer amber liquor, deeper mineral and floral taste. Delicate and substantial at the same time. A wonderful infusion.
3rd infusion: (70s)
The leaves are just now letting out their full plummy fruitiness. Liquor is still going strong, still full-flavoured and slightly sweet. This is probably where the Premium beats the Organic White Peony. Another excellent infusion.
4th infusion: (90s)
Keep em coming. I’m pouring them promptly a few seconds early and there’s no astringency at all, it’s beautiful.
5th infusion: (150s)
Ok, it’s done. Not much to see here. Maybe I should’ve brewed this at 194˚F instead.
Note: This is best brewed in a thin-walled gaiwan, e.g. glass. My thick porcelain gaiwan seems to not only burn the White Peony at 185˚F, but also dulls the beautiful crisp aroma even if I lower the temperature.
Flavors: Floral, Green, Mineral, Plums
